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PE is not Sport

Drowning in the Shallow

“PE is not Sport.” Those who often talk about the subject, but do not teach it, tend to view sport and physical education as the same. ” A proclamation that I’ve written on social media and announced to others as a means of educating their ignorance.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas.

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New Sport – Bossaball

Physical Education Update

For those of you still checking PE Update, I thought I’d provide a video of a new sport that you’ll probably never be able to play in your school (because it looks expensive to set up), but that looks like a lot of fun. Well, it’s July and summer vacation has just begun here in North America. Have a great summer!!

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Conflict Management for Sport Coaches

MSU

By Lauren Secaras Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports As described by conflict scholars, “Conflict is normal, ubiquitous, and unavoidable. In sport, it is natural for competition to be present within teams, and obviously against opponents. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 12(3), 222–230.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

In this webinar with Shane Pill, physical education and sports researcher, we'll explore the following ideas: The re-emphasis on physical education in K-12 Valuing PE as an important part of student development Physical education's role across multiple landscapes April 12, 2023, at 12:30 pm PT, 3:30 pm ET, 8:30 pm GMT

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The Dance of Sports Parenting

Changing the Game Project

To mark the release of our brand new book The Champion Sports Parent: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Competitive, Mentally Tough Athletes , we wanted to offer our readers a sneak peak of the book introduction. John also knew that parents living vicariously through their son’s sports often spoil the child’s love of sport.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors Sports Channel Coverage

Physical Education Update

In an age in which legitimate sports like track and field , amateur wrestling , lacrosse, rowing — in fact most Olympic sports — struggle to get any television coverage whatsoever, I have just seen the ultimate sports television travesty. Full sports television coverage of a rock, paper, scissors tournament. That’s right.

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